Relief for Tying Up and Tiring Out In Horses

Exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) or tying up, as it is typically called, is the most common form of muscular problem in horses and also occurs in humans, many times as a result of extended exercise or change in diet.

Relief for Tying Up and Tiring Out in Horses

Typical signs of tying up include a stiff walk that, at its worse, can immobilize the horse, signs of hard painful muscles in the rear, and occasionally sweating, if the pain is severe enough.

Meeting Increased Summer Hydration Needs of Horses

SmartPak’s Top Ten Most Popular Horse Names For 2014

Custom packed to meet the needs of each individual horse, every daily dose SmartPak is labeled with that horse’s name for fast, accurate dosing every time, giving SmartPak unique insight into naming trends among well-cared for horses.

Horses Stolen from Church Camp

 Monday evening January 30th the gates at Camp El Har church camp were checked, every horse had was taken care of and they were turned out into their pasture for the night.  The camp had 10 lesson horses that they used to teach children and adults to ri

American Horse Council Surveys Members and Non- Members

Overall, AHC members find equine industry issues related to tax, import/export of horses, and the EIS the most important legislative/regulatory issues and initiatives for AHC to focus on presently.

The Glycemic Index and Your Horse

Glycemic index has been a big buzz phrase in human nutrition for years and it is now coming around to the equine world as well. What exactly is it and what relevance does it have for the average horse and his feeding strategy?

Travel Tips for a Healthy and Happy Horse

SmartPak offers tips to help you and your horse get safely to and from your destination.

LEGISequine Fall Updates for Horse Owners

Mortality insurance is the basis of any equine insurance policy, but after you have had your horse for a while you may want to increase your horse’s value on your policy based on your horse’s show record as well as professional training the horse has

Kentucky Equine Survey Releases Initial Findings

Kentucky is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of the state’s equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4 billion, according to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.